LAT absolves Whitman, then says she's guilty

In an editorial today, the LAT acknowledges that Meg Whitman did what she ought to have done about her illegal household help. She got the woman through an employment agency who should have checked her credentials, and presumably did. Meg withheld on wages and reported them to IRS and Social Security. When the woman finally admitted being illegal Meg let her go.

But that's not enough according to the LAT. Meg should have reported the woman to the Border Patrol or the Immigration Service. Otherwise, Meg is inconsistent. According to the LAT, Meg's is arguing in her campaign rhetoric that illegals already in the U.S. should be sent back where they came from.

Maybe but not likely. Hardly anyone seems to be arguing that all the illegals already in the U.S. should be sent home. Rather, the argument seems to be that the borders should be closed so that no new illegals can cross. What to do with those already here can be discussed and debated after the borders are closed.